Fully recommissioned and restored to near Concours condition
Original deckchair fabric-covered seats
Comes with an extensive history folder
The Appeal
The Citroën 2CV symbolised French ingenuity and charm, a car designed to be as comfortable driving across a ploughed field as it was on the tarmac. Often credited with getting Europe on the road after the war, these inexpensive cars continued in production up until the 1990s - with remarkably little change to the winning formula.
This particular 1958 Luxe 2CV is a stunning example of the car, having been carefully restored and recommissioned to near Concours condition. With an astonishingly low 5,900 miles on the clock and only two owners since it was built, we'd go to so far to say that this is one of the most impressive examples of the diminutive 'tin snail' we've ever seen.
History and Paperwork
Built in 1958 and supplied new to a Citroën Dealership in Portugal
Sold to the first owner in Rio Tinto, Portugal in the same year
Sustained damage to the bonnet in 1962, which was replaced
Kept in dry storage in the original Citroën Dealership's showroom for 40 years
Discovered and purchased by an English couple in 2016, who shipped it to the UK
Fully recommissioned and restored in the UK
Sold to School Garage and later purchased by the current owner
Mileage warranted by Mrs and Mrs Vidler, the Citroën Dealership, and the original owner
Comes with a history folder that includes:
Current V5
A selection of previous MOT certificates
DVLA info
Portuguese registration document
Portuguese customs
Excise paperwork
Shipping paperwork
UK invoices for maintenance and servicing
Correspondence
Chassis number production figures
Spark plug and timing information
Citroën 2CV Handbook
Citroën 2CV pocket mechanics booklet
Original sales brochure
The Condition
Restored to near Concours condition
Left-hand drive example with 'Suicide' doors
Club badge to the front
Opening half horizontal windows and opening vent in front windscreen
Bodywork in excellent order, commensurate with the scant mileage
No signs of any dents, dings or substantial corrosion
Contrast wheels in good order
Unused spare wheel and toolkit
Full roll-up fabric top in excellent condition
Internally, the car is beautifully kept
Quintessentially minimalist dash in good order
All instruments clear and legible
We understand these are all in good working order
Original deckchair fabric covered seats in excellent condition
The Mechanics
435 cc H2 air-cooled engine - giving 24hp
4-speed manual transmission
Fitted with an electronic ignition and a Solex BCi Carburettor
Engine bay in good, clean order
We've no reports of any mechanical issues, leaks, knocks, bangs or smoke
We understand the car to be starting and driving beautifully
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